OUR WORK
THE MYST
Tapping into a Vibrant City’s Soul
In mid-2016 Vietnamese hotel company Silverland Hotels & Spas had some ‘soul searching’ to do. With seven sleek mid-range properties located around Saigon, they thought it was time to launch something a little different. With a premium boutique concept in mind, they wanted a brand that would capture the essence of Saigon and pay tribute to its charming alleys and shophouses with strong design elements that connected travellers to the locale.
SERVICES
Brand Culture
Visual Identity
Tone of Voice
Website Development
BRAND CULTURE
Emerging from The Myst
Silverland’s desire to tell an authentic Saigon story presented a refreshing challenge for us. Receptive to more fearless and progressive brand traits, they were open to creating a truly ‘Vietnamese’ brand that had an exclusive vibe, but was more inclusive than their competitors. Free from the constraints of conservatism, we cultivated The Myst’s persona as a peaceful respite amidst the bustle of Saigon, one that celebrated the locale in a boldly contemporary way.
VISUAL IDENTITY
Evoking Tradition in a Contemporary Way
In order to visually express The Myst’s brand essence as a “refreshingly unique expression of Saigon culture”, QUO created a minimalist, yet distinctive, letterform-only logo. Emphasising the mystery and the promise of discovery, the ‘Y’ is stylised to omit its right arm, piqueing curiosity for about product.
The letter ‘Y’ also represents a fork in the road, reminiscent of the nostalgic old alleyways (hẻm) of Saigon. By using a sans serif font for ‘The Myst’ and a serif font for its descriptor—‘Dong Khoi’—we created a contrast between old and new, just like The Myst itself.
TONE OF VOICE
A Magical, Myst-ery Tour
When finding a voice for The Myst, we wanted to tap into the ‘poetry’ of life in Saigon, its rhythms and the nostalgic vibe of its old shophouses and alleyways. The resultant voice sports a mellifluous tone, with a hint of poetry to set a gently intriguing scene.
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
Cyberspace, Myst-ified
In order to share The Myst’s story with the world (and encourage direct bookings) we created a website that would act as an online storyteller. This visually delightful and descriptive site shares pertinent need-to-know details, while alluding to the gems of the property and locale awaiting guests’ discovery.
Naturally, the booking button is prominently displayed, as well as a chat feature for visitors to instantly communicate with The Myst. The imagery captures The Myst’s unique decor while a super-simple UX makes it effortless to navigate.
In March 2018, The Myst was featured in a write-up on Hospitality Design for its boutique blend of antiques and modern lines.
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